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Clubs & Activities
With more than 70 clubs and organizations, Pinkerton Academy offers ways for every student to get involved. Please contact the advisor for specific details for each club.
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Academy Mentor Program (AMP) - Mrs. Lamontagne, Mrs. Spinelli
Seeking involvement from upperclassmen with leadership abilities to help in the transition component of the Freshmen Seminar. The actual seminar mentoring starts 1st semester, 2 days/week. Mentors will earn one-quarter credit after completion of the full program.
Contact Advisors: Mrs. Lamontagne, Mrs. Spinelli
ACT Student Aides - Mr. Conley
Seeking involvement from upperclassmen with leadership abilities to help in the transition component of the Freshmen Seminar. The actual seminar mentoring starts 1st semester, 2 days/week. Mentors will earn one-quarter credit after completion of the full program.
Contact Advisor: Mr. Conley
Art Club - Ms. Root, Ms. Hult
The Art Club provides students an opportunity to gather after school in a relaxed atmosphere with other creative minded students to engage in a variety of art and craft activities such as; outdoor landscape drawing, tie-dye t-shirts, printmaking, clay, collage and more! Meetings are held twice/month on Mondays. Students can join at any time during the year. New members are always welcome!
Animation Club - Ms. Sousa
Animation Club is dedicated to the art of animation! Activities include storyboards, stop motion, and 2D/3D animation. With the creative medium being so relevant in modern life (movies, tv, social media, marketing, etc.) we strive to get students more involved in this moving art form.
This club is for seasoned animators and new ones alike! Students can try out animation techniques and get more individualized, and socially excelling experience than they might in a regular classroom setting.
Contact Advisor: Ms. Sousa
Astros Announcements Team - Mr. Breda
The Astros Announcements Team comprises a diverse group of students involved in all types of student activities at Pinkerton. The primary goal is to get news of Pinkerton events and club happenings to our Greater Pinkerton Community. The team oversees live announcements, social media updates, and flyers. The Astros Announcement Team meets periodically during Flex and coordinates updates. We are always looking for new members to join our team.
Contact Advisor: Mr. Breda
Astros United - Mr. Mancinelli
Astros United is an organization that shines light on an issue that our society often disregards: mental health! Together, we can stop the stigma! Astros United coordinates a variety of fundraising events centered around mental health awareness to benefit local community organizations. The events include Colors for a Cause 5K, Mental Health Awareness Athletic events, Catwalk for a Cause Charitable Fashion Show, and a Senior Powder Puff Football Tournament. Astros United meets on Fridays during Flex.
Contact Advisor: Mr. Mancinelli
Blue Wave Initiative - Ms. Dusinlleux
Blue Wave Initiative is open to all students looking to promote and advocate to break the stigma of Type 1 Diabetes. This club gives students the opportunity to learn about this common condition that is often undermined by the public. A great club for students looking to go into the medical field or a career that involves advocating. Come to a meeting, join Google Classroom, or email for more info!Blue Wave Initiative meets after school (2:00-3:00) every other Monday (TBD) in room 6-235.Contact Advisor: Mrs. DusinlleuxPA Book Club - Mrs. Smith
Members choose one book to read per month, and then discuss and review that book each month. Members also participate in trivia games, bullet journaling, and other fun activities. We meet the first Tuesday of each month, and welcome new members.
Contact Advisor: Mrs. Smith
PA American Red Cross Club - Ms. McCabe, Ms. Del Signore
TBD
Contact Advisors: Mrs. McCabe, Ms. Del Signore
Botany Club - Ms. Stowers
Students in Botany Club will gain hands-on science experience and learn to identify plants, grow and care for plants, create terrariums, and participate in community service beautification projects. Botany Club meets monthly after school.
Contact Advisor: Ms. Stowers
C-Change Club - Ms. Hult, Mr. Smith
C-Change is a club offered on campus, and our mission is simple. To maintain and grow a positive school climate at Pinkerton through youth participatory action research. Through data collection and analysis, members of C-Change set goals and action steps and carry out those steps to impact the climate and culture at Pinkerton Academy. Meeting in room 520.
Chess Club - Ms. Botto
Join the Chess Club, where chess players of all skill levels (including those who have never played before) can learn to play chess with their peers. The club meets twice a month from 2:15 to 3:15. Dates are updated regularly in our Chess Club Google Classroom. Contact Ms. Botto for more information!
Contact Advisor: Mrs. Botto
Computer Club - Mr. Eno
Open to all students interested in computer gaming, programming, hardware, or networking. A variety of peer-to-peer games are played on a LAN, such as World of Warcraft, Counter Strike, and StarCraft. Meetings are the 1st Monday of every month from 2:00-3:00 p.m. This is a student-run club.
Contact Advisor: Mr. Eno
CSI: Pinkerton Forensics Club - Mrs. Roy, Mrs. Greeb, Mrs. Shaw
Join the CSI: Pinkerton Forensics Club to explore the world of crime scene investigation! We meet approximately twice a month to explore real-life forensics through hands-on activities, guest speakers who play crucial roles in the field (like FBI agents, police officers, and medical examiners), and take field trips to places like the UNH anthropology lab and local police station! We also host fun, forensics-themed fundraisers, including our annual trivia night. Whether you're passionate about solving mysteries or curious about forensic science, be sure to pop into one of our meetings!
Contact Advisors: Mrs. Roy, Mrs. Greeb, Mrs. Shaw
CTE Ambassador Program - Mrs. Menczywor, Mr. Musekiwa
The Pinkerton CTE Student Ambassadors work to raise awareness of and enrollment in the Career and Technical courses offered through the Pinkerton Academy Center for Career and Technical Education. Through their work, ambassadors will promote CTE programs (and supporting courses) to students and parents, increase awareness within the Region 17 communities and represent the Center for Career and Technical Education at Pinkerton Academy to the greater Community. It is the goal of our Ambassadors to make more students aware of the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge needed to pursue meaningful careers following high school graduation through their participation in Career and Technical programs at Pinkerton CTE Center. Students recommended by their teacher will meet in room 5201.
Contact Advisors: Mrs. Menczywor, Mr. Musekiwa
Critic (Yearbook) - Mr. Cain, Mr. Cremone
Pinkerton’s yearbook staff meets during the day and after-school hours. Students primary responsibility is to design, layout, photograph, and report on the school year through a comprehensive, thematic presentation. The meetings are also open to those students who cannot fit the course into their schedules but want to contribute. Membership is open to anyone interested.
Contact Advisors: [email protected]
Dance Club - Ms. Jastrem
The PA Dance Club is open to all students at Pinkerton Academy! The Dance Club meets at least twice a month on Mondays after school. At these meetings students learn choreography and collaborate to plan events for the Dance Program. Students are given the opportunity to perform their own choreography in two showcases per year in the Stockbridge Theatre.
Contact Advisor: Ms. Jastrem
Debate Club - Ms. Marsden
A club for all students interested in learning about and actively participating in debate. Students will use speech and debate to learn to see both sides of an issue, to persuade, think creatively and to confidently communicate with any audience. First meeting of the month will be used to prepare for debates and the second meeting will be in-club debates. Students are welcome to participate or be judges. There are also optional debate tournaments against other schools each month starting in December! Debate Club meets every other Tuesday starting 9/16.
Contact Advisor: Ms. Marsden
Design Club - Mrs. Copeland
Meetings provide access to materials and opportunities to explore ceramics, metalsmithing, printmaking, and design. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to create and have fun. Meetings are held twice/month on Tuesdays in room 512.
Contact Advisor: Mrs. Copeland
Educators Rising - Mrs. Sturdivant
Our club seeks out students interested in working with their peers on leadership projects, including community service that primarily impacts children and schools! We will meet on alternate Wednesdays, before and after school.
Contact Advisor: Mrs. Sturdivant
English Honor Society - Mr. Lemire
EHS is open to any Pinkerton Academy student who has completed 2.0 credits in English, a minimum 90.0 GPA in English courses and an 88.0 overall (unweighted) GPA. EHS strives to provide service to Pinkerton Academy through the promotion of literacy and academic support. All members complete 15 hours of annual community service.
Contact Advisor: Mr. Lemire
Equestrian Club - Ms. Desmarais
We welcome anyone who loves horses: riders and non-riders! Students will share their love of horses and learn a few things along the way! Join us for our monthly meetings with guest speakers such as vets, nutritional specialists, farriers, and more. We have something for every horse enthusiast! Please feel free to attend our meeting to find out more information!
Contact Advisor: Ms. Desmarais
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) - Ms. Brown
A national career and technical student organization with the family as its central focus. FCCLA members participate in local/state/national activities that provide opportunities for community service and leadership. Activities may include the Blood Drive, Homecoming, College Fair; provide holiday gifts for needy children, and Valentines for nursing home residents; NH FCCLA Fall Rally and Spring Conference, FCCLA National Leadership Meeting. Meetings are held on Mondays.
Contact Advisor: Mrs. Brown
Future Farmers of America (FFA) - Mrs. Hartlen-Mooers, Ms. Villandry
FFA is a national leadership organization and as one of the oldest chapters at Pinkerton Academy, it offers students a chance to enhance their personal and professional skills. From learning more about environmental or animal science, to participating in interscholastic competitions, students will foster strong relationships with their peers and bring their academic learning to real world practice. Students may participate in chapter bonding experiences, leadership workshops, and state or national conventions.
Contact Advisors: Mrs. Hartlen-Mooers, Mrs. Villandry
Game Development Club - Ms. Sousa
The Game Development club aims to create and develop games to eventually share via Steam (a video game sharing platform). This club will meet every other Friday from 2:05-3:30 pm.
Contact Advisor: Ms. Sousa
PA Ghost Hunters Club - Ms. Couture-Swarner
Are you interested in the paranormal? Especially around your school? Come Join Ghost Hunting Club! We meet every Friday from 2:15 - 3:00 p.m. to discuss paranormal experiences, go on ghost hunting excursions, & more! All are welcome!
Contact Advisor: Ms. J. Couture-Swarner
History Guild - Mrs. Maloney
The History Guild is for students who like history and government! We watch historical movies/documentaries, students present on historical topics they are interested in, and we discuss and learn about exciting things in history and current events. At the end of the year, students can participate in National History Day, where students compete with other students around the state by creating a history project. We meet on Thursdays.
Contact Advisor: Mrs. Maloney
International Club - Mr. Coyle
The club promotes goodwill towards people of various cultures by participating in events, and hosting guest speakers, geography/cultural games/discussion groups. The club sponsors an outreach project to provide funds/supplies to people around the world. Members are expected to participate in club fundraisers. We also conduct outings. International Club meets once a month on Tuesdays.
Contact Advisor: [email protected]
Investment Club - Ms. Wright
Mondays after school. 2:00-2:45 on a Bi-weekly basis.
Investing Club is a club focused on learning the fundamentals of the Stock Market and Investing in general through teaching, experience, and peer presentations. The main focus of the club is a “Stock Market Game,” involving a long term online competition in which club members would work in groups to manage a simulated $100,000 portfolio following the real stock and bond market. Early on, direction will be given in order to ensure everyone learns how the stock market works including tips and strategies. Student centered learning, with students sharing research insights and debating ideas and predictions. A fun group for students interested in finance, while helping everyone learn more about the financial world.
Contact Advisor: Mrs. Wright
Just Like Us - Ms. DeBenedetto
JLU creates a truly inclusive environment for all students involved. Our goal is: “To create and raise social acceptance and awareness for students with developmental disabilities at Pinkerton Academy.” Students both with and without disabilities interact together to create friendships and positive self-esteem. Members plan social as well as Pinkerton events such as Homecoming, Unified Field Day, Special Olympics, and other sporting events.
Contact Advisor: Ms. DeBenedetto
PA Youth & Government Club - Mr. Smith, Mr. L'Ecuyer, Mrs. Maloney
PA's Law & Government Club empowers students by giving them the opportunity to learn about and experience government policies firsthand with a goal of understanding how to be changemakers and improve their communities.
The club works throughout the school year to learn about the legislative and judicial process. Students meet bi-weekly to learn and discuss topics such as parliamentary procedure, political parties, media, voting, bill writing, and debate policy. With guidance from the club advisors, students write mock legislative bills, which are then compiled into a state-wide bill book and become the work of the mock House and Senate Committees before a final constitutional review by the mock Supreme Court held at the NH State House. Youth & Government club meets bi-weekly on Thursdays during Flex.
Contact Advisor: Mr. L'Ecuyer
No dues, but there is a fee for culminating field trip to State House simulation.
Leadership Council of Athletics (LCA) - Ms. Buskey, Mr. Sojka
LCA is a group of 50-75 athletes whose mission is to promote school spirit and athletics along with healthy lifestyle choices. The full council meets once a month (on the 2nd Tuesday of the month) during FLEX. There are other events and meetings for individual sub-committees as well. Applications for the council are taken in the spring.
Contact Advisors: Ms. Buskey, Mr. Sojka
LGBTQ+ Alliance - Ms. Beaupre
LGBT Alliance provides a fun, non-judgmental, confidential space for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and allies who wish to discuss current events/topics affecting the gay community. LGBT strives to promote a higher standard of tolerance and awareness in the community. LGBT meets twice/month on Fridays; everyone is welcome to join.
Contact Advisor: Ms. Beaupre
Lunch Buddies - Mr. Conley
Lunch Buddies eat and socialize with ACT students during their lunch and half studies. With their lunch buddies, students with special needs are fully included in one more aspect of their school day. Lunch buddies talk and/or help the students through the lunch line. The time commitment is Monday-Friday.
Contact Advisor: Mr. Conely
Math Team - Mr. Savage, Ms. Dusinlleux
This academic team competes with other schools in a tri-state league, at a state meet, and occasionally at a New England meet. Students also have the opportunity to compete in a monthly national contest. Pinkerton’s Math Team is comprised of motivated and talented students from Geometry, Statistics, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, and Calculus classes. The Math Team meets roughly twice a month from September to April.
Contact Advisor: Mr. Savage, Ms. Dusinlleux
Model UN Club - Mr. Scalera
Model UN (United Nations) is an educational club that allows students to learn about international relations, diplomacy, public speaking, debate, and global issues. Members will represent different countries, research current world topics, write resolutions, and participate in simulations of United Nations committees. The club aims to help students develop leadership, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration skills while preparing them for Model UN conferences. Model UN Club will meet every Thursday after school.
Contact Advisor: Mr. Scalera
Photography Club - Mrs. Tauer, Ms. Root
This club provides students with an outlet to experiment with photography and serves as a resource to gain more knowledge. The Photography Club creates an annual fundraising calendar of photographs taken by members. They also engage in a variety of activities including photo “scavenger hunts”, nature walks, workshops, guest speakers, and field trips. The Photography Club meets twice a month on Tuesdays.
Contact Advisors: Mrs. Tauer, Ms. Root
Pinkerton Throws Club - Mr. Squires Jr.
This club is intended to help get the track and field event of 'Weight Throw' into NHIAA athletics.
Contact Advisor: Mr. Squires
Prayerful Generation - Mr. Dugas, Mr. Conley
A club for students to have access to a welcoming club that focuses on getting to know Christ while interacting and collaborating with others. Prayerful Generation is not just for Christians but for all students seeking better relationships and opportunities to contribute to community needs. Additionally, there is much to be learned from the faith of the young generation while diving deeper into faith, exploring what the world's challenges mean to us, and creating a Christian-based path forward that can give students the direction they need to achieve their best life. We are very open to students that are questioning, seeking, and exploring.
Contact Advisor: Mr. Dugas
Ski Club - Mr. Frank, Mr. Konstant, Mr. O’Neil
The Ski Club is open to all students regardless of experience level, from novice to expert. The club typically plans on 3-5 trips a season, with Friday night skiing in January/February and at least one overnight trip. Several meetings are held in the fall to choose officers and discuss trip destinations and an overnight trip. Ski/snowboard enthusiasts and newbies welcome! Visit the ski club homepage!
Contact Advisors: [email protected]
Science Honor Society - Mr. Breda
Open to any student who will have at least 4.0 science credits at the end of the academic year with a 90% science GPA. Helps with Science Center Tutoring and providing science-related programs and activities to middle and elementary schools.
Contact Advisor: Mr. Breda
Students for Environmental Action (SEA) - Mrs. Chapman
Members work on environmental activities through the school and community. Every year, the club volunteers for the national beach cleanup at Rye, NH, promotes recycling, and works on Earth Day activities. Dates to be announced.
Contact Advisor: Mrs. Chapman
Sewing and Crafts Club - Ms. Spellman, Ms. Batchelder
A club that will be open to all students interested in working on sewing and or textile projects. These projects could include sewing clothing and interior design applications such as wall hangings or quilting. Fiber arts could also be explored such as macrame, knitting, and crocheting, or other applications and as imagined by students in a supportive studio setting. We will meet every Thursday after school until 3:30.
Contact Advisors: [email protected]
Students will have access to sewing materials as they are available but may need to also purchase their own supplies.
Spanish Club - TBD
Spanish Club is dedicated to exploring and celebrating the richness of Spanish culture. Activities include: arts and crafts, games, culinary events (traditional dishes) and field trips. Active member involvement is crucial to creating a dynamic environment where we can collectively immerse ourselves in Spanish language and culture!
Contact Advisor: TBD
Student Ambassador Program - TBD
Serve as the face of Pinkerton Academy! Our ambassadors are leaders who welcome prospective families, lead campus tours, and share their "Astro" experience at special events. This program is perfect for students who love meeting new people and want to help others find their fit in our community. Members gain valuable leadership and public speaking skills while representing the school in professional, high-energy environments.Contact Advisor: TBDStudent Council - Mr. Breda
The objective is to set a good example of citizenship in the Pinkerton Academy community by providing a democratic forum for students to address the administration on school-related issues; provide general communication channels, and represent the student body in decision-making. The Student Council holds weekly meetings and offers social functions and community involvement projects for students as well as giving special recognition to outstanding students. Membership is based on class election.
Contact Advisor: Mr. Breda
Student Alumni Council - Mr. Dunham, Mrs. Sojka
You’ll learn about philanthropy and the work our office does, how to give back and create a lasting impact using your time, unique talents, contributions, and connections. You will meet alumni in different career paths and what Pinkerton Academy means to them. Plus, you will be an integral part of Pinkerton’s annual Day of Giving – a chance to light up the way for future students and leave your mark. Student Alumni Council meets once a month on Wednesdays from 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Contact Advisors: Mrs. Sojka, Mr. Dunham
Student Senate - Mr. Breda
Student Senate aims to collaborate with representatives from all clubs and organizations, promote cooperation between various campus groups, and provide a connection of student interests with the administration. Representatives are chosen through other clubs and organizations on campus and represent the student body in decision making.
Contact Advisor: Mr. Breda
Tabletop Role-Playing Games Club (TTRPG) - Ms. Barnosky
A club that meets once a week for role-playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons.
Contact Advisor: Ms. Barnosky
The Launchpad - Mr. Cain, Mr. Cremone
The goal of this student-generated, monthly online news publication is to be the newspaper of record for the Pinkerton Academy community. This organization is an extension of Pinkerton’s journalism classes and membership is open to all interested students. Students' primary responsibility is to report and photograph vital information and newsworthy events for the Pinkerton community, as well as oversee the website's design and layout. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month, from 2:15 - 2:45 p.m.
Contact Advisors: Mr. Cain, Mr. Cremone
Tower Writers’ Guild (Literary Magazine) - Mr. Cook, Ms. Botto
Tower is a creative writing club for students with all levels of ability & experience, and fosters an environment where students can draft, share, edit, and eventually publish some of their original work with peers. While primarily writing-focused, other creative mediums such as drawing, photography, etc. are also welcome, and writing techniques and real-world publishing opportunities are discussed. The Tower Writers’ Guild meets on Monday afternoons.
Contact Advisors: [email protected]
Transfer Mentor Group - Mr. Walker, Ms. Robinson
The Transfer Student Group is made up of school counselors, Associate Dean of Students, student mentors and transfer students. The group’s mission is to ease the adjustment for transfer students to Pinkerton by providing opportunities for new students to meet others and thus feel more comfortable and connected here. The group meets monthly during the day throughout the school year. Student mentors serve as campus guides and mentors to the transfer students. Mentors provide valuable insight into student life at Pinkerton Academy and what it means to be an Astro.
Contact Advisors: Ms. Robinson, Mr. Walker
World Language Honor Society (WLHS) - Ms. Mitchell
The purpose of WLHS is to acknowledge excellence for 3 years of foreign language study in one language. Students qualify by earning a 90 or better for each of their 3 years of language study. Rather than a club that students can join, WLHS membership is an honor that students receive. Meetings are held as needed. Students are required to perform 10 hours of community service before they graduate. Students must take a 4th year of study in that language after their induction to wear an honor cord at graduation.
Contact Advisor: Ms. Mitchell
American Sign Language Club (ASL) - Mr. Otterson
Promotes a fun way to learn and use American Sign Language outside of the classroom. Students do NOT have to be taking ASL to join the club. We sponsor several events, fundraisers, do community service, and help organize the annual ASL Workshop and a Signing Social. We play ASL games, watch ASL videos, and discuss Deaf Culture in a fun, relaxed environment.
Contact Advisor: Mr. Otterson
Dues: $5
Classical Society (Latin Club) - Ms. Smith
Annually produces the “Stylus & Strigil”, a newsletter about Pinkerton's Latin program, and maintains and augments its antiquarium, an in-school museum of artifacts from the ancient Mediterranean, as well as a librarillum, a specialized, Classics-oriented library. The Classical Society enjoys films about antiquity, takes part in Classical trivia contests, and engages in myriad other activities, such as spoken Latin sessions, ancient Roman coin restoration and study, and papyrus-making. Classical Society historians research and document the history of the organization itself and members engage in outreach to middle school communities about the benefits of Latin study. Announced whole-Society meetings are held on an ad hoc basis. Participation in three or more events annually is required for basic membership. Membership is open to any student of the Academy.
Contact Advisor: Ms. Smith
Dues: $10
DECA - Ms. Snair, Mr. Ramos
Pinkerton DECA is an award winning chapter that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management through community service, leadership, and competitions at the state and national levels. DECA meets every other Tuesday after school in one of the lecture halls on campus.
Contact Advisors: [email protected]
Dues: $30
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) - Mr. Crooker, Ms. Clark
FBLA’s goal is to bring business and education together through leadership and career development programs. There are a variety of activities in which FBLA participates throughout the year. Members meet once a month.
Contact Advisors: Mr. Crooker, Ms. Clark
Dues: $35
Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) - Ms. Canary, Ms. Ferdinando
HOSA is a student organization whose mission is to promote career opportunities in health care and enhance the delivery of quality health care. PA HOSA’s annual plan of work includes fundraising for medical charities such as Breast Cancer Research and volunteering at local long-term care facilities. Students raise money for HOSA scholarships, have team-building activities, and participate in competitive events relative to healthcare activities and knowledge. HOSA students can participate in two NH HOSA State Leadership Conferences (Fall and Spring), and if they qualify, can go to the International HOSA Conference. HOSA students have general meetings on Thursday afternoons once a month, and officer meetings are held during Flex.
Contact Advisors: Ms. Canary, Ms. Ferdinando
Dues: $40
Math Honor Society - Mr. Torro
The goal of the Math Honor Society is to inspire and share an interest and enjoyment in mathematics, and to recognize and award juniors and seniors who excel in math. Eligible students must have and maintain an overall unweighted GPA of 88.0 and a math unweighted GPA of 90.0, and have completed at least one credit of math. Students are inducted upon completing 15 math-related service hours. Rm. 6332.
Contact Advisor: Mr. Torro
Dues: $20
National Honor Society (NHS) - Mrs. Lemire
NHS was founded in 1921 to create an organization that would recognize and encourage academic achievement while also developing other characteristics essential to citizens in a democracy: character, scholarship, leadership, and service. Through service activities, (candy sales, supporting the Derry News Santa Fund, individual service projects, assist administration with Freshman Orientation Day/Course Night) members maintain and extend the qualities that earned them selection. Officers meet regularly as required; member meetings are held for newly selected juniors and seniors in the fall; other meetings are held prior to induction in spring. The NHS Aspen page and email are the main sources of communication. Eligible juniors and seniors are considered for membership by the Faculty Selection Committee in the fall; students do not apply for membership.
Links to the application materials were shared with eligible candidates in the fall of 2025. Applications for all eligible students were due on Friday, 10/3/25.
Contact Advisor: Mrs. Lemire
Dues: $20
National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) - Mr. Earle
NTHS provides the opportunity to recognize and reward a group of students with outstanding character, commitment, and accomplishment whose academic prowess is best demonstrated in the career & technical laboratory. Activities include assisting with the open house and helping with the Career Awareness Night. Members must maintain a minimum weighted GPA of 80 in all classes with a 90 average or above in the career and tech programs after 5 quarters. Visit www.pinkertonacademy.org/cte.
Contact Advisor: Mr. Earle
Dues: $35
PA Key Club - Mrs. Nolan, Mrs. Gelinas
Key Club is a student-led service-based organization open to all students with a goal of promoting leadership and helping the community. Key Club is the largest and oldest service organization for teens present in many schools globally and officially recognized by the Kiwanis service organization. Weekly meetings/Mondays after school.
Contact Advisors: Mrs. Nolan, Mrs. Gelinas
Dues: $15
Pinkerton and Little Students (PALS) - Ms. Beaulieu, Ms. Lamontagne, Ms. Lucia
Pinkerton & Little Students is an organization that pairs high school students with elementary students from Derry elementary schools. Students must make a commitment to the club and to their elementary school little buddies. Sign-ups are in September. Meetings are held at each school (E. Derry, South Range, Grinnell, and Barka) once a month. There is an application process to join. Full club meetings are held monthly.
Contact Advisors: Ms. Beaulieu, Ms. Lamontagne
Dues: $15
Pinkerton Players - Mr. Lemire, Ms. Marsden
The Pinkerton Players is open to ALL students interested in any aspect of theatre: acting, singing, dancing, directing, costumes, and makeup, stage management, set construction, and light and sound. The Players offer workshops, fun activities, field trips, and its most important mission, producing the fall play, winter play, and spring musical. Every other year, the Players compete in the NHETG Regional Theatre Festival. Join and enjoy a complete theatrical experience! Meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month and take place in the Chorus room at 2:30 pm.
Contact Advisors: [email protected]
Dues: $5
SkillsUSA - Mrs. Koskela
CTE and college-bound students interested in competing in their program area or a leadership area need to join SkillsUSA. Beyond competing and winning prizes/scholarships, students gain leadership experience and make community connections via community service. This is a great way to network with businesses for future careers. Optional monthly meetings are on second Thursday/month, 2:20-3:00. Membership is 100+ CTE students and faculty. Students must be members to compete.
Contact Advisor: Mrs. Koskela
Dues: $30
Social Studies Honor Society - Ms. Flint
The Social Studies Honor Society is open to students who meet the following criteria: Junior or Senior, 88 (unweighted) overall GPA, 90 (unweighted) GPA in social studies classes, attended Pinkerton for at least one semester, 1.5 credits in social studies (American Government, Cultural Geography, World History, Economics, etc.), and must be enrolled in a social studies course at time of membership. This honor society will require the following commitments: community service (10 hours) and dues ($10).
Contact Advisor: Ms. Flint
Dues: $10
STEM Club - Mrs. Kreatz, Mrs. Goyetch
The STEM Club provides opportunities for students to get together and explore different science experiments outside the classroom. At monthly meetings, students discuss an experiment they would like to conduct, develop a plan, and carry out the experiment under the watchful eyes of the advisors.
Contact Advisors: Mrs. Kreatz, Mrs. Goytech
Dues: $10 for supplies
VEX Robotics - Mr. Biron, Mr. Vitale
VEX Robotics is the fastest-growing robotics competition in the world with over 24,000 teams in over 48 countries. The 10 Pinkerton robotics teams each design and build a complex robot to meet changing game rules yearly, and compete in 5-6 competitions beginning in October with the goal of qualifying for one of the 750 high school spots at the Worlds event in the spring. Programming, building, organization, and engineering principles are all incorporated and a vital component to winning the highest awards. Meetings are in the Annex Building, every Tuesday & Thursday 2:30-5:00 p.m. Two fundraisers are held each year.
Contact Advisors: Mr. Biron, Mr. Vitale
Dues: $75 to offset competition costs + each member gets a VEX Robotics T-shirt
National Business Honor Society (NBHS) - Ms. Mazzola
The National Business Honor Society (NBHS) is a national honor society that recognizes high-achieving juniors and seniors who excel in business studies while demonstrating leadership, service, and academic integrity. As a nationally recognized organization, NBHS chapters are required to adhere to national eligibility guidelines. Membership is determined based on eligibility; students do not apply.
To be eligible, students must have completed or be enrolled in their third business course by the second semester of their senior year, maintain a minimum weighted GPA of 80 in all classes, and earn an 85 or higher in every qualifying business course taken. Eligible students will be notified at the start of the second semester.
NBHS members actively contribute to school and community initiatives while upholding the highest standards of character and achievement. Communication is shared primarily through the NBHS Google Classroom and email. NBHS meets monthly during FLEX.
Contact Advisor: Mrs. Mazzola
Dues: $10

